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National Red Panda Day- September 16, 2023

9/13/2023

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Written By: Andrew Connolly

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​Do you wish you slept more than 12 hours a day on average? Well then, you might want to look to the Red Panda for inspiration! Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is excited to celebrate International Red Panda Day on 9/16/2023, held annually on the third Saturday of September, and to celebrate the resident Red Panda who calls the zoo home. 
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​The Red Panda is classified as Endangered by the IUCN due to human caused threats like deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and the illegal pet trade. These red furred endangered animals can grow upwards of 3 and a half feet, with a long bushy tail extending behind them. Native to the Himalayan region, they can be found among densely forested thickets with bamboo on remote mountain sides. They eat bamboo shoots and leaves, alongside berries, blossoms, and bird eggs. Check out some cool facts below to learn more about this amazing animal!

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National Wildlife Day- September 4, 2023

9/5/2023

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Written By: Zoe Glover

​National Wildlife Day is a day that is celebrated biannually on February 22 and September 4 to bring awareness to institutions that allow for the conservation of endangered species, and those species that are endangered. Started in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige, the goal of celebrating National Wildlife Day twice per year brings double the awareness to the importance of the conservation of endangered species and support to institutions that contribute to this idea. This day is different than World Wildlife Day, previously celebrated on March 3 of this year, in that World Wildlife Day is the anniversary of the signing of the convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of wild fauna and flora, a document maintaining the survival of species that are internationally traded [1,2].
With National Wildlife Day, we will highlight three species at the zoo that are endangered and what we do to protect them.

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    • Accessibility
    • Calendar
    • For Kids >
      • Coloring Pages
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    • Our Animals
    • Our Plants
    • Zoo Cams >
      • Outdoor Red Panda Cam
      • Indoor Red Panda Cam
      • Outdoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Indoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Otter Cam
    • Zoo Etiquette
    • Zoo Map
  • Membership
  • Education
    • Zoo to You!
    • Digital Programs
    • Kids & Teens
    • Field Trips
    • Cool Blue Bridgeport
    • Educational Resources
  • SUPPORT
    • Appeal
    • Corporate Support
    • Events
    • Animal Sponsorship
    • Gift Guide
    • Honor & Remember
    • Monthly Giving
    • Wish List
  • Birthdays, Private Events & Weddings
    • Birthdays
    • Private Events
    • Weddings
    • Rates and Details
  • Volunteer
    • Interns
  • Buy Tickets
  • Donate
  • Glow Wild